In BattleTech, turn order is determined by a mech's initiative score, and that is dictated by the weight class of the machine. Light mechs go first, then medium, heavy, and assault mechs go last.

With all these tactical considerations and customisation options, BattleTech seems pretty clever, but nothing is as satisfying as the simple pleasure of watching two mechs box.

As a turn-based tactics game, BattleTech can let its mechs slowly lumber across a river, or weigh them down with eight different oversized weapons that all fire in one enormous firework finale of ...

BattleTech: Heavy Metal brings Mechs, ... COIL guns give you reasons to stick with lighter Mechs for longer, and it’s all wrapped together by the biggest Flashpoint that the game has seen so far ...

Battletech's third - and, until further notice, final - expansion is due for release on November 21. Called Heavy Metal, it'll introduce eight new mechs. Seven of these, including the agile Flea ...

BattleTech provides exciting strategic decisions and a compelling story, ... Rocket boosting a 60-ton mech to the top of mountain then raining down missiles on your enemy will never not be cool.

BattleTech has no undo function for a turn gone awry, so it's vital to know exactly where your mechs will end up after a move, what they'll be able to see, and who can see them - the UI achieves this.

BattleTech is fundamentally a game about just barely scraping by, and deciding what to improve and which mech to repair first can be pivotally important choices to make.

The new BattleTech is incredibly fun, and feels like a strategy game I’ve been waiting for for a long time. It’s systems are complex and deep, but still surprisingly understandable at a glance.

All mechs have location specific damage and weak points, so coming knowing where to hit that Catapult for maximum effectiveness will be vital in achieving victory.

BattleTech, the grandfather of mech combat games, turns 34-years old next year. Since 1984, rights to that universe have traded hands several times, from the original creators at FASA Corporation ...